After his recent comment before the South Africa ODIs, rumours of Virat Kohli possible Test comeback spread like wildfire. His statement gave new life to those fans who thought that he might take back his retirement. The speculation escalated substantially after he scored a magnificent 135 in Ranchi to kick off the series.
Rumours Rise After Kohliโs Comment
Kohli decided to quit Test cricket in May, a choice that left his fans very much surprised and disappointed. His statement about continuing to play cricket with full passion at any level was what made the fans’ sudden hope so evident. The talk was all over social media with people associating his strong ODI performance with a return to the field. Many fanatics of his game thought that his intensity and fitness were just signs of an eventual tearful reversal, and the debate kept going till late at night as enthusiasm rose exponentially on the net.
BCCI Clarifies as Virat Kohli Ends Speculation
Theโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ noise in the scene was removed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia who went on to contradict every rumour of talks with Virat Kohli. He said that there were no talks and people should not spreading rumors. After the first ODI, Kohli ending the speculation, and stating explicitly that he is only one format.
He mentioned that he is really concentrating on India’s white-ball fixtures and that is why he is the one who took the decision and kept โโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโit. His clarity calmed many fans who had been waiting eagerly for an unexpected twist in the situation.
Author’s Opinion
Itโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโโ would be great news if he made a Test return, but in the end, the choice is only with Kohli. Only he knows his energy reserves better than anyone else, so his judgment makes more sense to follow until he decides differently.
